This ere is—wot?—

There's sunthin the matter with my sight—

It is—yes!—No!—

'Tis, raly, though—

Oh, blow! blow! blow!—

Ho, ho, ho, ho! it is, it is a Tanner!


Parliamentary Parallels.

"Mr. Spooner presented a petition from parishes in Wiltshire against the opening of the Crystal Palace on Sundays."

Suppose Mr. Lucas were to present a petition from parishes in Meath, praying for the closure of butchers' shops on Fridays?